Is dengue fever common in Bali?
Dengue occurs year-round in Indonesia, with peak transmission in the rainy season, from November through April. Cases are frequently reported in East Java, Jakarta, and on Bali.
When should I go to the hospital for dengue fever?
This is when hospitalisation is indicated: If there is persistent vomiting, lethargy and restlessness. If there is an abrupt change from fever to hypothermia or a very low body temperature. If the patient begins to bleed or is looking pale. If the patient’s limbs are cold and clammy.
What is dengue fever in Indonesian?
Dengue or “break-bone” fever is a relatively common problem in Jakarta and is a viral disease found in the tropics and sub-tropics. It periodically reaches epidemic proportions in Indonesia (usually every 4-5 years).
Is there dengue fever in Maldives?
Risk of Dengue transmission is present throughout the Maldives, with peak transmission occurring during the rainy season, from April to September.
How many days does it take to recover from dengue?
Symptoms of dengue typically last 2–7 days. Most people will recover after about a week.
Which antibiotic is best for dengue?
There is no specific medicine to treat dengue infection. If you think you may have dengue fever, you should use pain relievers with acetaminophen and avoid medicines with aspirin, which could worsen bleeding. You should also rest, drink plenty of fluids, and see your doctor.
How many dengue fever cases are there in Indonesia?
In 2019, there were approximately 138 thousand dengue cases reported in Indonesia….Number of dengue cases in Indonesia from 2017 to 2019 (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Number of dengue cases in thousands |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 68.41 |
Is there any vaccine for dengue fever?
In May 2019, Dengvaxia was approved in the United States as the first vaccine approved for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes (1, 2, 3 and 4) in people ages nine through 16 who have laboratory-confirmed previous dengue infection and who live in endemic areas.
Are mosquitoes a problem in the Maldives?
A note re: mosquitoes: Whilst mosquitoes do exist in the Maldives, you will hardly notice them as the resorts fog and mist the islands regularly each week and sometimes daily. Every room is supplied with mosquito kits including insect repellent candles just in case.
Does Maldives have Zika?
To determine the Zika risk for a country or area of travel, use the A to Z and follow the links to country specific travel advice from NaTHNaC ….
| Country name | Risk level |
|---|---|
| Maldives | Risk |
| Marshall Islands | Very low risk |
| Martinique | Very low risk |
| Mexico | Risk |
How effective is the local dengue spray in Bali?
The local sprays in Bali are effective but do take some from home so you have it to use as soon as you arrive. You can read some of the many previous posts we have on the forum regarding Dengue.
Why has dengue spread so quickly in Indonesia?
In fact Dengue only came to Ubud a couple of years ago [when I got it] and one reason it has spread so rapidly is that in Ubud for example Dengue is very new and most people didn’t bother with repellent.
Is mosquito repellent a problem in Bali?
Yes it is a problem. I have had it as have 2 of my friends who live in Bali. Just buy local repellent which is very cheap and use it all the time. If you do then you will not have concerns.